Kayla Kimble was named GLIAC Defensive Athlete of the Week for her efforts in two GVSU victories.

Bay City, Mich. - In a release from the league office on Monday (Nov. 4) evening, senior defender Kayla Kimble was named GLIAC Women's Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week. The Livonia, Mich. native scored her first goal of the season on a penalty kick to push the No. 1 Lakers past Lake Erie, 1-0, last Friday (Nov. 1).

The goal came in the 76th minute and is the first game-winning tally of Kimble's career. It was also just the second time she found back of the net in a GVSU uniform.

Kimble's efforts on the defensive end of the field were just as valuable to the Lakers. The GVSU backline held Ferris State (Oct. 30) and Lake Erie to a combined two shots in last week's contests.

Up next for Kimble and the Lakers is a GLIAC Quarterfinal match against Northwood at 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday (Nov. 5). GVSU is the top seed for the conference tournament, which it has won each season since its inception in 2007.